Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT. The two resulting buildings will challenge conventional construction by integrating circularity throughout their lifecycle phases: design, material selection, assembly, and deconstruction.
Construction Products Regulation updated to enhance smartness and circularity of EU building materials
The Council of the EU has adopted the updated Construction Products Regulation to streamline market rules, support sustainability, and enable digital transparency in the construction sector.
Better Homes 2024
This year’s S4EU Better Homes conference spotlights Innovation and finance for greener housing and is packed with the leading European thinkers and doers.
LIFE23-CET-ESCALATE Project
ESCALATE local heating and cooling transition plans: regional multipliers of capacity building and technical support to empower local administrations.
Strategies for replacing boilers with heat pumps in a new McKinsey report
McKinsey’s report highlights the need to replace gas boilers with heat pumps for sustainable heating, especially in cold climates, requiring advancements in technology, grid upgrades, and backup systems to meet emissions targets.
Combating energy poverty in Europe: insights from the POWERTY project
Energy poverty affects millions in Europe, leading to EU-funded initiatives like the POWERTY project, which emphasises clear definitions, long-term commitments, and community involvement to support vulnerable populations across several regions.
European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Info Session
Mark your calendar and join the Info Session to hear directly from the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) about this year’s priorities and selection criteria for organising policy sessions or applying for a EUSEW Award.
Circular approaches to affordable housing: reshaping the future
The ECESP Leadership Group on Circular Built Environment invites you to join the #EUCircularTalks on 'Circular approaches to affordable housing: reshaping the future'.
LIFE23-CET-CETAC Project
Clean Energy Transition Assistance Centers (CETAC).
Mandatory climate disclosures for Australia's construction industry
Starting January 1, 2025, large Australian companies, including construction firms, must disclose climate impacts under new laws aimed at improving transparency and managing climate-related financial risks, with full compliance required by 2028 and limited immunity for certain statements during the initial three years.